FC's 2014 NHL Draft Thread

[Commandant]

#9 on the draft list is Brendan Perlini
http://lastwordonsports.com/2014/04/...endan-perlini/

[indes]

At this rate if we're 7 or 8 I would take a flyer on Nylander, tons of skill and speed and he's not that small either. 5'11" 185 isn't too shabby for a young guy.

[Commandant]

#10 is Haydn Fleury of the Red Deer Rebels
http://lastwordonsports.com/2014/04/...-haydn-fleury/

[Calgary4LIfe]

Originally Posted by indes

At this rate if we're 7 or 8 I would take a flyer on Nylander, tons of skill and speed and he's not that small either. 5'11" 185 isn't too shabby for a young guy.

I would personally much prefer Nylander over Ehlers. I think Nylander is more highly skilled (and I think Ehlers is very skilled). Already has a larger frame that isn't far from NHL ready (I would bet this off-season he bulks up another 10lbs or so). Wouldn't be a reach at all to see Nylander in the NHL next season.

Do you know what his contract situation is like in Europe? Another year or two there? NHL out-clause if so? Would be great if whatever team drafts him would have the ability to send him down to the AHL.

I still think Burke will prefer a big guy on the board, but Nylander's skills is top-notch this draft, rivaling anyone's. Besides, he is a Calgary kid

I wouldn't necessarily bet he is available at 7 or 8 (though I wouldn't think the Flames draft that low). There is enough to like about him that he may end up going in the first 4-5 picks. He is that talented, and has had a very up-and-down season split between many teams.

[Rick M.]

I'd go with Ehlers over Nylander. This is his first year in North America and he has developed very well. He has a complete game and uses his team mates very well. His skill level and skating are off the charts. All he needs to do is add some strength.

[Commandant]

Jake Virtanen is #11 on the list.
http://lastwordonsports.com/2014/04/...jake-virtanen/

[Commandant]

#12 was Jared McCann of the Sault Greyhounds
http://lastwordonsports.com/2014/04/...-jared-mccann/

#13 in the rankings, Julius Honka of the Swift Current Broncos.
http://lastwordonsports.com/2014/04/...-julius-honka/

[Commandant]

#14 on my list is Kasperi Kapanen.
http://lastwordonsports.com/2014/04/...speri-kapanen/

[Commandant]

#15 on the draft board is Ivan Barbashev out of Moncton
http://lastwordonsports.com/2014/04/...van-barbashev/

[Commandant]

#16 is Czech forward David Pastrnak

http://lastwordonsports.com/2014/04/17/2014-nhl-draft-profile-16-david-pastrnak/

[Calgary4LIfe]

Originally Posted by Commandant

#16 is Czech forward David Pastrnak

http://lastwordonsports.com/2014/04/17/2014-nhl-draft-profile-16-david-pastrnak/

Sounds like a very intriguing RW'er! A bit of a lightweight, but definitely sounds like he has loads of upside for a team that is patient enough to allow for his development (especially physical - seems a bit thin!).

[Commandant]

#17 is Alex Tuch
http://lastwordonsports.com/2014/04/...-17-alex-tuch/

[Roof-Daddy]

Originally Posted by Commandant

#17 is Alex Tuch
http://lastwordonsports.com/2014/04/...-17-alex-tuch/

Want.

[Commandant]

#18 is Roland McKeown from Kingston.

http://lastwordonsports.com/2014/04/...oland-mckeown/

[Commandant]

#19 is Sonny Milano of the US National Team Development Program
http://lastwordonsports.com/2014/04/...-sonny-milano/

[Commandant]

#20 is Nikolay Goldobin of the Sarnia Sting.
http://lastwordonsports.com/2014/04/...olay-goldobin/

[Commandant]

At #21 I have Adrian Kempe.
http://lastwordonsports.com/2014/04/...-adrian-kempe/

[Commandant]

#22 on the draft board is Jakub Vrana
http://lastwordonsports.com/2014/04/...2-jakub-vrana/

[kirant]

Originally Posted by Roof-Daddy

Want.

Agreed. He seems to have good upside but is an overall safe pick. If Burke picks up a second 1st at the draft, I'd push hard for Tuch.

[Commandant]

#23 on the draft board is Dylan Larkin from the US NTDP
http://lastwordonsports.com/2014/04/...-dylan-larkin/